81020 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $4.23 for 81020 across 45 states, from $2.52 in Nevada to $5.08 in Iowa.
- States publishing
- 45
- National median
- $4.23units vary by state
- Lowest
- $2.52Nevada
- Highest
- $5.08Iowa
What does Medicaid pay for 81020?
45 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81020. The national median is $4.23 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $5.08, and Nevada the least, $2.52, a 2.0x spread.
81020 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 45 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 81020?
It depends on the state. Of the 45 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $4.23. Iowa pays the most ($5.08) and Nevada the least ($2.52).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81020?
Iowa, at $5.08, effective 2013-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81020?
Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.